Creamy corn and chicken soup is a traditional dish with its roots in various regions of Latin America, where corn is a fundamental ingredient in the diet. In countries like Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia, this soup is enjoyed with slight variations and different names. For example, in Mexico it is commonly known as "caldo de pollo con elote," while in Colombia you can find it under the name "crema de maíz con pollo." This soup is not only valued for its comforting flavor but also for its ability to utilize simple and nutritious ingredients, offering a perfect preparation for cool days or family gatherings. Its history is linked to indigenous culinary practices, where corn was considered a sacred food, and the combination with chicken provides an ideal balance of protein and energy.
Creamy corn and chicken soup
How to prepare Creamy Corn and Chicken Soup
Necessary ingredients: Chicken, butter, potatoes, corn kernels, salt, pepper, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs.
To begin, in a bowl mix 1 cup of flour with salt, pepper, and one egg to prepare the rivels. Set this mixture aside.
Cook the chicken until tender, making sure to prepare enough broth for the soup.
Once the chicken is cooked, debone it and cut it into small pieces.
In a large pot, combine the chicken, butter, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix all the ingredients well.
Add the rivels to the soup; to do this, mix the rivel preparation well, crumble them, and add them to the pot with the other ingredients.
Cook everything together for 1 hour over medium heat, so the flavors meld and the soup acquires a creamy and rich texture.
At the end of cooking, chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and sprinkle them over the soup before serving.
Enjoy this creamy corn and chicken soup, a nutritious dish perfect for sharing with family.
Ingredients (8)
- Chicken
- Butter
- Potatoes
- Corn kernels
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
- Hard-boiled eggs
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 Ribbles: 1 cup of flour, salt and pepper, 1 egg, stew a chicken
- 2 Cook until tender
- 3 Make a lot of broth
- 4 Debone the chicken
- 5 Cut the chicken
- 6 Put chicken, butter, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and parsley
- 7 Add the ribbles
- 8 Ribbles: mix
- 9 Crumble
- 10 Add to the mixture
- 11 Cook for 1 hour
- 12 After cooking, chop boiled eggs
Nutritional Information
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.